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Victorian garden style lives on

Those drawn to 19th-century style may be pleased to learn that vintage garden decor is a trend this spring and…

Ex-convict gets wish to return to prison

CHICAGO – An ex-con who spent most of his adult life behind bars on Thursday got what he said he…

Company unveils modern-day horseless carriage

Jason Wenig of The Creative Workshop, a car restoration and customization business, is proposing to produce this electric car to…

T. rex finds new home in D.C.

WASHINGTON – More than 100 years after dinosaurs were first displayed on the National Mall, T. rex – the king…

Tribe hoping to tap into syrup business

Maine’s Passamaquoddy tribe is hoping its plans to develop a maple syrup industry will help its members get back to…

Chapman Hill bike project needs votes

Competition for Bell Built Grant begins Monday

Has the lottery made Durango a winner?

A few have won big prizes, while public lands have benefited from lottery proceeds

Traditional beat

The 50th annual Hozhoni Days Pow-Wow continued Saturday at Fort Lewis College with traditional drumming, dancing and singing. Dwayne Iron…

Dayplanner Sunday

Meetings and Events American Legion will host Sunday brunch, 9 a.m.-noon, 878 East Second Ave. Arts and Entertainment Irish music…

Durango pledges more transparency

City vows to provide better access to public documents

LPEA candidates give voters a choice

Green-energy ties definite dividing line

Education Briefs

Grace Prep congratulates student Trevor Jordan Grace Preparatory Academy congratulates student, Trevor Jordan on his success at the state science…

Beware using debit cards here

Breaking news such as the massive data breach at Experian or Target now seems common. Leaving aside the victims of…

The high price of 401(k) fees

Freshly cut stacks of $100 bills make their way down the line at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western…

World Briefs

Costa Rican a celebrity after certified miracle TRES RIOS, Costa Rica – On a warm spring day, Floribeth Mora was…

Nation Briefs

Washington Asia seeks Obama’s assurance in territory spats WASHINGTON – As President Barack Obama travels through Asia this coming week,…

Cyclist stabbed on river trail, bike stolen

Sent to hospital with 9 wounds

Local connections at Boston Marathon

A slew of Durangoans and at least one former Durangoan are slated to run the Boston Marathon on Monday. The…

Celebrating Easter in La Plata County

Local Briefs

DHS Class of ’64 to hold reunion meeting Durango High School Class of 1964 will host a 50th reunion planning…

13th body recovered from Everest avalanche

This disaster is now worst in history of mountain

Slow response to Boston bombing

No significant policy changes a year after marathon attack

What would you like to see in the future?

Teleportation and time travel are some possibilities

At last – Robonaut finally getting legs of its own

Future includes cleaning space station toilets